The pomp and circumstance associated with royalty is something most of us can hardly fathom, yet both fictional and real regal lives continue to draw immense intrigue. Many escape into this world via their television screens by watching hit shows like The Crown or Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton. Others scroll social media, liking posts of British royalty on official outings and gathering “Old Money” fashion inspiration. But, those who yearn for a true taste of their lifestyle can get one step closer with this surprisingly reasonable castle listing.
For £1 million GBP, roughly $1.3 million, a 3,707-square-foot wing of a grand historic residence can be yours. Thurland Castle is situated in the English countryside near the notable Lake District, in an area known as the Lune Valley. It sits in a village called Tunstall and has a long legacy full of twists and turns.
Follow along if you can…! The castle was originally built as a medieval manor house in the 11th century. In 1402, Sir Thomas Tunstall was allowed to crenelate, or mark, the property. It stayed in his family for three generations until Sir John Girlington bought it in 1605. The castle was taken over during the Civil War and later converted to a country house in 1876, before being significantly damaged by a fire. It was eventually restored and owned by a local coal-mining family from 1885 to the early twentieth century. Jump forward all the way to 1999 and developers had the eye to turn the storied castle into a collection of luxury properties. This is the chapter you’ll find the property in today.
This exciting listing, which involves the Viking wing of the castle, spans three stories and holds four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Although the future inhabitants will only occupy a portion of the castle, they will certainly be comfortable. The dungeons have been turned into a theater room, wine cellar, an office, and a cloakroom. The communal 10 acres of grounds outside include lovely gardens and a tennis court—of course, all set behind a moat.
Sofia Da Silva of Savills holds the regal listing.
